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Reminder of Parking Restrictions, Road Closures for Holiday Parade

The parking enforcement will begin at 4:00 P.M. and lift at 9:00 P.M.

A scene from the 2024 Holiday Parade in Downtown Fargo.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade is tomorrow, and the Fargo Police Department wants to make sure the downtown streets are clear for all the festivities. They’re seeking to remind the public of road closures and parking restrictions. You will not be allowed to park on:…

Fargo Park District investigating cybersecurity breach

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Park District is investigating a cybersecurity breach that caused disruptions to its phone, email, and internal systems. The Park District disclosed the incident on Friday, Dec. 5. Officials say the issue was discovered on Oct. 27. “Because the scope of the incident was not yet known and the investigation was actively evolving, we did not…

Minnesota in OK financial position, but fraud top of mind for politicians

Gov. Tim Walz addresses reporters after a budget forecast presentation on Dec. 4, 2025. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Minnesota’s finances look good for now, but lawmakers will need to address a future multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, Minnesota budget officials announced Thursday. The state is currently sitting on a $2.5 billion surplus through June 2027, but could…

Charges dropped against man wanted for fatal Fargo shooting, but remains in custody

FARGO (KVRR) – Prosecutors have dropped murder charges against Tyrque Jones, the 20-year-old Fargo man who had been on the run from police, wanted for a fatal shooting in downtown Fargo in August. Jones was recently arrested in Minneapolis. Police had been searching for Jones with an arrest warrant for the murder of Azeem Holmes, who was killed in a…

Crookston Police asking for help finding missing woman

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — The Crookston Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Krystal Nelson, age 38. Krystal was last seen leaving her residence in Crookston on December 3 at 3:30 PM wearing a white jacket. Investigators believe she may be in Red Lake County. If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Krystal Nelson, age 38,…

West Fargo Fire Department Honors Staff with Annual Awards

Department leadership said the ceremony was a good chance to celebrate the progress they've made in the past year.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Fire Department took a break from their busy schedule on December 4 to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. They held their annual Awards Ceremony at their headquarters on 10th Avenue East. The department handed out several pieces of hardware – including one for 35 years of service to Deputy…

Sugar demand has decreased bringing the forecasted net payment down

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bad news was delivered Thursday at the annual American Crystal Sugar and Red River Valley Sugarbeet growers convention in Fargo. “People generally are more concerned about artificial sweeteners in their food products than they are real sugar. So that kind of messaging around the real natural qualities of sugar is what we’re attempting to do there….

Fargo-Moorhead Somalis React to Administration’s Apparent Targeting

The government, at present, would have little legal ability to detain or deport those of Somali descent, but locals say hateful rhetoric has still raised tensions.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Strong words from President Trump on December 3, alongside his promises to deploy ICE agents specifically to target Somali communities in Minnesota, has left the immigrant community in Moorhead feeling dismayed about the state of political discourse. “People are worried about discrimination. And about being targeted. And how their children will be treated at school,” said…